On February 2, 2015, the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC), in coordination with PennDOT and the FHWA, changed its permit requirements for Over-Dimensional (Class 9) vehicles. Customers operating any vehicle and load that has a maximum gross vehicle weight of more than 100,000 pounds must obtain an Over-Dimensional (Class 9) permit before entering the PA Turnpike.

Pursuant to federal law, beginning on June 30, 2015, the PTC will only issue Over-Dimensional (Class 9) permits for nondivisible vehicles and loads with a maximum gross vehicle weight of more than 100,000 pounds. Accordingly, customers are advised that a vehicle and load that weighs in excess of 100,000 pounds, and which does not meet the federal definition of nondivisible, cannot legally enter the PA Turnpike.Truck Dispatch Services is a professional dispatching company for owner operators and truck drivers.

Definition of Nondivisible Load or Vehicle

(1) Any load or vehicle exceeding applicable length or weight limits which, if separated into smaller loads or vehicles, would:

(i) Compromise the intended use of the vehicle, i.e., make it unable to perform the function for which it was intended;

(ii) Destroy the value of the load or vehicle, i.e., make it unusable for its intended purpose; or

(iii) Require more than 8 workhours to dismantle using appropriate equipment. The applicant for a nondivisible load permit has the burden of proof as to the number of workhours required to dismantle the load.

The PTC will not require customers to obtain an Over-Dimensional (Class 9) permit for a vehicle and load that does not have a maximum gross vehicle weight of more than 100,000 pounds, provided the vehicle and load meets the PTC's regulations regarding height, width, length, and axle weight.

When a permit is required:

A permit is required if the vehicle’s dimensions exceed any of the following:

Length: 85 feet

Weight: 100,000 lbs.

Note: Any vehicle or load weighing over 100,000 pounds that is divisible will be denied.

Any vehicle or load over 80,000 pounds may not exit at the Delaware River Bridge (exit 359).

As per N.J.A.C. 19:9-1.9,(b) & (c) of the New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA) Regulations, vehicles exceeding the parameters set forth in the said regulations are restricted from the Toll Sections for both the Garden State Parkway and the New Jersey Turnpike Authority. As such, you will need to seek an alternate access point from New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

Note: Vehicles between 8’6” wide and 10’ wide do not require a permit, but must follow time of day travel restrictions.If you are a truck driver and you want to find a truck dispatcher we offer you our independent dispatching services.

When an Escort Vehicle is Required in Addition to the Permit:

1. Total vehicle length is over 90’

2. Total vehicle width over 11’

3. Total vehicle width over 11’6” between interchanges 115 to 131

4. Total vehicle width over 11’6” on Turnpike 43, I-376, 66, and 576

5. Bumper overhang of 5’ front or 15’ rear

6. Or at the discretion of the Turnpike Commission due to safety concerns

When Engineering Department Approval is required:

1. Total vehicle weight in excess of 100,000 lbs., or

2. An axle weight of 25,000 lbs.

When a State Police escort is required:

If total vehicle length is over 160’, an escort by the Pennsylvania State Police Troop T is required.

Holiday Travel Restrictions:

The following are the remaining 2017/2018 holiday restrictions for all over-dimensional vehicles: